Erykah Badu regrets being a “horrible guest” at the recent 60th birthday party of former President Barack Obama.
A few days after the former president hosted a star-studded party at his and his wife Michelle Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard on August 7, the 50-year-old singer-songwriter publicly apologized on Twitter because she thought “ So do not consider “Obama’s request.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Obama, please forgive me for being a’terrible guest’ in such a sacred family event,” she said. Tweet Thursday. “I’m so inconsiderate. Thank you for your love.”
“This is an example of’how not’,” the singer, born in Erica Abby Wright, added before signing the tweet with her birth name.
The four-time Grammy Award winner also refuted the claims that Obama and the former first lady asked her to “take down the video and apologize publicly.”Badu Replied, “Bah [sic] elder sister.only [the] The right thing. “
Badu’s apology was released after her-and then deleted-a video According to her Instagram story at the party, photography and videography are prohibited at the party, according to reports billboard.
According to reports, this video shows Badu standing next to Obama, Obama dancing with her, and then hugging the singer. None of the three people in the video wear masks, and the video quickly became popular after being uploaded by Badu.
Twitter users weighed Badu’s apology against the Obamas’ photo and video ban.
“At an event held in their private residence, they specifically asked guests not to post videos,” one person said Comment“Ignoring your HOSTS request is not only disrespect, [but] it is [also] A huge security issue. Don’t you all understand the degree of hatred in this family? “
“Ashamed of trying to get a minute of fame. You have to respect the wishes of your guests, but you don’t,” another user wrote
“[I] I think what you have done is great. You exposed hypocrisy! Finally, a glimpse of WOKE among the WOKE crowd,” @Jivingene Comment.
“At least you revealed the true face of the fraud,” another Tweet.
Some people appreciated her actions and praised her for a public apology.
“Personal thanks for the apology. If there is such a thing, Obama is a member of our royal family. They look easy and approachable, but there is a lot of work and discipline in their brand. Maintaining it is important. The lessons learned. I’m happy. You can be a woman. Respect. Blessings,” a Twitter user Comment.
“This is a birthday party, an unforgettable event that you participated in and filmed like everyone else to capture this moment. Some videos are disrespectful on all levels. But your apology fully explains your Integrity and humility,” the other Add to.
In addition to Badu, rapper Trap Beckham and his agent TJ Chapman also shared some photos and videos of this star-studded event, including photos of themselves smoking marijuana, which is legal in Massachusetts. The artist deleted the photos and footage, but they have been widely reposted on social media.
“I just want to take the time to apologize to Obama and the staff because they used my social media on Saturday as if it were an ordinary party,” he said. Tweet“Tbh I’m just excited, I never knew it would explode like this.”
Trap Beckham also retweeted Badu’s apology on Thursday, writing, “Well said. What a misunderstanding and [an] Honest mistake. “
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